GamingGetting developers started with GameMaker

It’s been almost 25 years since Dutch professor Mark Overmars created GameMaker, a game engine primarily devoted to 2D graphics and sprites.

While major engines like Unity and Unreal Engine also offer 2D tools in addition to cutting-edge visuals, GameMaker keeps things simple with its drag-and-drop visual scripting tool. Its 2D focus has helped small teams create incredible experiences like Hyper Light Drifter, Hotline Miami, Chicory: A Colorful Tale, and Undertale.

GameMaker also saw a boost in awareness and use last year; just as Unity walked into a massive pricing controversy last year, GameMaker flipped the script and made its tech free for all non-commercial use.

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